Reviews Solar Telescopes

Orion AstroTrack Drive for EQ-1 Equatorial Telescope Mount

  • Economical motor drive provides hands-free celestial tracking for small telescopes.
  • Cordless DC servo motor works on Orion EQ-1 and Min-EQ mounts.
  • Adjustable drive speed control knob allows precise tracking of both solar system and deep-sky objects.
  • Ideal for short-exposure piggyback and planetary astrophotography with small telescopes.
  • Requires 9V battery, which provides approximately 35 hours of motorized operation.
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Celestron 94243 Enhance your viewing experience Telescope Filter, 6\

  • Instantly transform your normal Celestron 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (6" SCT) into a yellow-light solar telescope (complete list of 6" SCT look in description section).
  • ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, unlike some other filters on the market.
  • Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics.
  • Designed from the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07772)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 10" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 10" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07771)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 8" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 8" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07770)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 6" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 6" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Binoculars – ISO 12312-2 Compliant – Full-Size Solar Binoculars – 10x Magnification – View the Sun, Solar Eclipses, Transits & Sunspots – Multi-coated Optics

  • Baader AstroSolar Safety Film with optical density 5.0 for white light solar viewing. Reduces intensity of Sunlight by a factor of 100,000 for safe solar observation or imaging with optical instruments..
  • Make your own front-mounted solar filter for finderscopes, telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, or photo/video camera lenses. Not for use with solar viewer cards or glasses for unmagnified views of the Sun. Instructions included..
  • With AstroSolar Film the Sun appears in its real color - neutral white (with a slight bluish tint). Other films and glass filters produce a blurry bluish or reddish/orange/yellow solar image which is not the natural color of the Sun!.
  • Produces high resolution, high contrast images of the solar disk that are far superior to those provided by any other comparable white light solar filter materials..
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Doheny's Above Ground Solar Cover Reel Systems (Fits Pools Up to 24' Wide, Premium Aluminum)

  • DOHENY'S ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE STYLES!.
  • THESE INNOVATIVE SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEMS are designed for one person to operate smoothly and effortlessly! All three styles come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, can accomodate Solar Covers up to 12 MIL in thickness and have a 1-Year Limited Warranty. *ALL STYLES NOT FOR USE WITH SOFT-SIDED POOLS**.
  • GOOD: THE SINGLE-HAND CRANK. Ideal for pools without full decking. Simple hand crank is engineered with smooth rolling bearings to roll up your solar cover quickly and evenly. Fits top rails 6" and wider. Durable non-corrosive aluminum tubing telescopes for pools up to 24' wide across..
  • BETTER: THE DELUXE DUAL WHEEL. This dual wheel solar reel is constructed out of high density plastic with built-in UV INHIBITORS to ensure long lasting reliability. This workhorse easily rolls up your solar cover - and when you are ready to swim, simply lift one end of the reel assembly off of the pool and pivot it out of the way!.
  • BE(A)ST!: ALUMINUM ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REEL. Super strong aluminum tubing is complemented by 100% aluminum handle arm, handle and mounting brackets to ensure a lifetime of use and durability!.
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Doheny's Above Ground Solar Cover Reel Systems (Fits Pools Up to 24' Wide, Deluxe Wheel)

  • DOHENY'S ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE STYLES!.
  • THESE INNOVATIVE SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEMS are designed for one person to operate smoothly and effortlessly! All three styles come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, can accomodate Solar Covers up to 12 MIL in thickness and have a 1-Year Limited Warranty. *ALL STYLES NOT FOR USE WITH SOFT-SIDED POOLS**.
  • GOOD: THE SINGLE-HAND CRANK. Ideal for pools without full decking. Simple hand crank is engineered with smooth rolling bearings to roll up your solar cover quickly and evenly. Fits top rails 6" and wider. Durable non-corrosive aluminum tubing telescopes for pools up to 24' wide across..
  • BETTER: THE DELUXE DUAL WHEEL. This dual wheel solar reel is constructed out of high density plastic with built-in UV INHIBITORS to ensure long lasting reliability. This workhorse easily rolls up your solar cover - and when you are ready to swim, simply lift one end of the reel assembly off of the pool and pivot it out of the way!.
  • BE(A)ST!: ALUMINUM ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REEL. Super strong aluminum tubing is complemented by 100% aluminum handle arm, handle and mounting brackets to ensure a lifetime of use and durability!.
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Doheny's Above Ground Solar Cover Reel Systems (Fits Pools Up to 18' Wide, Deluxe Wheel)

  • DOHENY'S ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE STYLES!.
  • THESE INNOVATIVE SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEMS are designed for one person to operate smoothly and effortlessly! All three styles come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, can accomodate Solar Covers up to 12 MIL in thickness and have a 1-Year Limited Warranty. *ALL STYLES NOT FOR USE WITH SOFT-SIDED POOLS**.
  • GOOD: THE SINGLE-HAND CRANK. Ideal for pools without full decking. Simple hand crank is engineered with smooth rolling bearings to roll up your solar cover quickly and evenly. Fits top rails 6" and wider. Durable non-corrosive aluminum tubing telescopes for pools up to 24' wide across..
  • BETTER: THE DELUXE DUAL WHEEL. This dual wheel solar reel is constructed out of high density plastic with built-in UV INHIBITORS to ensure long lasting reliability. This workhorse easily rolls up your solar cover - and when you are ready to swim, simply lift one end of the reel assembly off of the pool and pivot it out of the way!.
  • BE(A)ST!: ALUMINUM ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REEL. Super strong aluminum tubing is complemented by 100% aluminum handle arm, handle and mounting brackets to ensure a lifetime of use and durability!.
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Doheny's Above Ground Solar Cover Reel Systems (Fits Pools Up to 24' Wide, Single-Hand Crank)

  • DOHENY'S ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE STYLES!.
  • THESE INNOVATIVE SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEMS are designed for one person to operate smoothly and effortlessly! All three styles come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, can accomodate Solar Covers up to 12 MIL in thickness and have a 1-Year Limited Warranty. *ALL STYLES NOT FOR USE WITH SOFT-SIDED POOLS**.
  • GOOD: THE SINGLE-HAND CRANK. Ideal for pools without full decking. Simple hand crank is engineered with smooth rolling bearings to roll up your solar cover quickly and evenly. Fits top rails 6" and wider. Durable non-corrosive aluminum tubing telescopes for pools up to 24' wide across..
  • BETTER: THE DELUXE DUAL WHEEL. This dual wheel solar reel is constructed out of high density plastic with built-in UV INHIBITORS to ensure long lasting reliability. This workhorse easily rolls up your solar cover - and when you are ready to swim, simply lift one end of the reel assembly off of the pool and pivot it out of the way!.
  • BE(A)ST!: ALUMINUM ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REEL. Super strong aluminum tubing is complemented by 100% aluminum handle arm, handle and mounting brackets to ensure a lifetime of use and durability!.
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Doheny's Above Ground Solar Cover Reel Systems (Fits Pools Up to 18' Wide, Single-Hand Crank)

  • DOHENY'S ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE STYLES!.
  • THESE INNOVATIVE SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEMS are designed for one person to operate smoothly and effortlessly! All three styles come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, can accomodate Solar Covers up to 12 MIL in thickness and have a 1-Year Limited Warranty. *ALL STYLES NOT FOR USE WITH SOFT-SIDED POOLS**.
  • GOOD: THE SINGLE-HAND CRANK. Ideal for pools without full decking. Simple hand crank is engineered with smooth rolling bearings to roll up your solar cover quickly and evenly. Fits top rails 6" and wider. Durable non-corrosive aluminum tubing telescopes for pools up to 24' wide across..
  • BETTER: THE DELUXE DUAL WHEEL. This dual wheel solar reel is constructed out of high density plastic with built-in UV INHIBITORS to ensure long lasting reliability. This workhorse easily rolls up your solar cover - and when you are ready to swim, simply lift one end of the reel assembly off of the pool and pivot it out of the way!.
  • BE(A)ST!: ALUMINUM ABOVE GROUND SOLAR REEL. Super strong aluminum tubing is complemented by 100% aluminum handle arm, handle and mounting brackets to ensure a lifetime of use and durability!.
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Threaded Black Polymer Solar Filter for Cameras, 77mm

  • 77mm threaded black polymer solar filter for cameras. Part #77T. CE & ISO approved..
  • This filter should fit cameras with the same lens diameter..
  • Black polymer is the most common filtering material for observing sunspots and granulation, through telescopes and cameras. The sun will appear in a natural orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter..
  • This is a high quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical, Arizona. A manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. Words of the producer: "Stronger than Mylar with the filtering properties protected within the substrate. Guaranteed five years.".
  • WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS/CAMERA. IN CASE NECESSARY, USE STICKY TAPE TO SECURE IT. NEVER OBSERVE SUN WITHOUT A PROPERLY ATTACHED FILTER!.
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FunScope 76mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope Moon Kit

  • Includes the FunScope 76mm reflector telescope, 20mm and 6mm eyepieces, Red Dot Finder, MoonMap 260, Moon Filter, Telescope Observer's Guide book, and....
  • The FunScope telescope lets you see craters on the Moon, bright planets in our solar system, and brighter sparkling star clusters and nebulas.
  • FunScope's 76mm-diameter relfecting optics collect 60% more light than typical 60mm beginner telescopes, and this value-packed kit comes with a lot of....
  • The portable FunScope weighs only 4 lbs. so it's easy to take camping or for quick nighttime adventures out in the backyard.
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